Michigan Education Association
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Michigan Education Association is a 501(c)(5) organization based in East Lansing, Michigan, registered in 1945, with $60,016,935 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
Po Box 2573, East Lansing, MI, 48826 EIN 38-0827000 Since 1945
Revenue (FY2023)
$60.0M
▲ 3.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$46.9M
Net assets
$58.2M
Employees
338
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Michigan Education Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating15 mo reserves · +22% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Michigan Education Association: 15 mo reserves · +22% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Michigan Education Association: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Michigan Education Association: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To protect, advocate, and advance the rights of all education professionals.
What they do
Approximately 1,668 members were trained in a variety of areas, including instruction, leadership, legal issues and bargaining.
Mea-r fund worked to advance the causes of 92,181 retired & pre-retired members.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 2573, East Lansing, MI, 48826
- City
- East Lansing
- State
- Michigan
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $68.7M (FY2013) to $60.0M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $48.9MNet assets $58.2M
Operating margin
21.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$107.1M
Total liabilities
$48.9M
Net assets
$58.2M
Salaries & benefits
$27.8M
59% of expenses
Board members
33
29 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,016,935▲3.0% | $46,929,432▼5.5% | $58,222,796▲51.2% | $107,101,710▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $58,246,198▼10.8% | $49,645,635▲38.6% | $38,509,214▲283235% | $95,869,833▲16.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $65,282,983▲9.9% | $35,828,041▼12.2% | -$13,601▼100% | $82,619,828▼9.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $59,426,267▲0.7% | $40,798,690▼12.9% | $13,764,141▲119% | $91,378,134▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $58,995,282▼3.6% | $46,840,887▼22.5% | -$73,172,805▲30.6% | $80,072,631▲24.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $61,202,535▲4.6% | $60,431,750▼7.9% | -$105,494,668▲40.1% | $64,323,462▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $58,512,912▼3.1% | $65,622,691▼7.5% | -$176,251,935▲18.7% | $56,997,886▼9.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $60,354,655▲2.0% | $70,932,788▼13.9% | -$216,907,343▲12.4% | $62,635,863▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $59,158,906▼13.9% | $82,397,162▲25.5% | -$247,744,726▼7.2% | $65,618,867▼10.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $68,715,872▲0.1% | $65,667,623▼4.1% | -$231,174,053▼69.7% | $72,937,021▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $68,668,606 | $68,480,389▼13.2% | -$136,235,004▼20.1% | $69,953,558▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $78,858,103▲1.2% | -$113,409,989▲29.3% | $68,119,570▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $77,929,799▼9.7% | -$160,504,962▼42.1% | $63,633,015▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $86,292,994▼5.0% | -$112,987,159▲15.4% | $66,895,390▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $90,829,038 | -$133,531,322 | $64,970,592 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Earl Wiman — $288,105 (0.61% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Wiman | Interim Executive Director | 55 | $288,105 |
| Jennifer Nowaczok-miller | Staff Retirement Plan Administrator | 55 | $229,082 |
| Susan Strobel | Northern Zone Director | 55 | $194,671 |
| Jeffery Kindinger | Controller | 55 | $193,878 |
| Kevin Marvin | Eastern Zone Director | 55 | $192,084 |
| Douglass Pratt | Dir. of Commun. & Public Engagement | 55 | $190,724 |
| Brett Smith | Vice President | 40 | $186,115 |
| Chandra Madafferi | President | 40 | $138,078 |
| Aaron Eling | Secretary-treasurer | 40 | $31,388 |
| Kay Walker Telma | Board Member | 5 | $7,700 |
| Abriana White | Board Member (ended 4/30/24) | 5 | — |
| Alfonso Salais | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Allyson Mcbride-culver | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Andrea Catalina | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Antonella Piccirilli | Board Member (ended 7/14/24) | 5 | — |
| Barb Schram | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Bob Callender | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Brian Boze | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Cathy Murray | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Dawn Pierz | Board Member (ended 7/14/24) | 5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| White Schneider PC | Legal Services | $516,527 |
| Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes Plc | Legal Services | $189,325 |
| Emma White Research | Surveys | $126,250 |
| R&l Painting LLC | Painting Services | $115,245 |
Grants received · $52.6M total
10 grants to Michigan Education Association totaling $52.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2023 | $5,896,598 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2022 | $4,557,557 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2021 | $7,686,867 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2020 | $5,372,027 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2019 | $4,324,891 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2018 | $4,473,060 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2017 | $4,682,322 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2016 | $4,727,131 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2015 | $5,310,782 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2014 | $5,615,759 |
Grants made · $197K in FY2023
16 grants totaling $197K in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Michigan Education Association →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Civic Action Fund | General purpose | $70,000 |
| Progress Michigan | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Michigan State University Administrative Professional Associ | Building full capacity locals | $11,900 |
| Troy Education Assn Mea Nea | Bfcl grant- spring 2024 and fall 2024 bfcl grant | $11,000 |
| 6-e Uniserv Coordinating Council | Member engagement & release time grant | $10,800 |
| Lakes Area Coordinating Council | 2023-2024 training grant | $8,000 |
| Kalamazoo Education Association | Building full capacity locals | $7,605 |
| Grand Rapids Education Association | Spring 2024 bfcl grant | $7,525 |
| Forest Hills Education Association | Spring 2024 bfcl grant | $6,753 |
| Grosse Pointe Education Association | Spring 2024 bfcl grant | $6,600 |
| Kentwood Education Association | Local pres release time program (part time), local release time grant and fall 2024 bfcl grant | $5,405 |
| Mea 13-cde Shoreline Educational Coordinating Council | Member/leader training grant and uniserv subsidy grant | $5,400 |
| Mea Region 3 | Region council subsidy for 2023-24, region coordinating council reimb 2023-24 | $5,293 |
| Lansing Schools Education Assn Inc | Fall 2024 bfcl grant | $5,250 |
| Mea 11-cde Coordinating Council | 2023-24 training grant, 2023-2024 subsidy grant | $5,143 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Michigan Education Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Michigan Education Association is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-0827000, based in East Lansing, Michigan.
- What is Michigan Education Association's EIN?
- Michigan Education Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-0827000.
- How much revenue does Michigan Education Association report?
- Michigan Education Association reported $60,016,935 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Michigan Education Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Michigan Education Association A, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Michigan Education Association's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Michigan Education Association's latest Form 990 is $288,105, paid to Earl Wiman (Interim Executive Director).
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Data for Michigan Education Association (EIN 38-0827000) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.